Etsy removing "vintage" and "handmade" options

Etsy started out as a place to buy vintage and handmade items, but it is removing both options from its search feature and category list. The site's slow evolution from cool craft sale to dropship catalog nears its conclusion.

Etsy has differentiated itself from other marketplaces like Amazon or Temu, emphasizing itself as a place to find unique items made by an artisan or selected by a curator.

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